About the study and the report

This report summarizes the results of a study of the Bikecentennial
bicycle touring event of 1976, in which 4,065 bicyclists rode at total of 10.4 million
miles along a designated route between Oregon and Virginia, primarily in rural areas.
Because records of each bicyclist's mileage were collected, as well as accident
descriptions, the report contains valuable information about bicycle touring, including
accident types and accident rates.